Mini Vacation HELP!!!

JulieAnnJacobs
JulieAnnJacobs Posts: 8 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi y'all!!
My hubby and I are finally getting away for two days to Key West. (My parents are taking the 4 kids!) So......
He and I have had two successful weeks of healthy eating. Whenever I go above 1200 calories, I either gain or retain weight. I SO desire to have a care free weekend, but I really don't want a setback. Any thoughts!?!?! :)

Thanks!!!!

Replies

  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    When you gain weight eating above 1200 calories, but you don't go above maintenance, the weight is from retained water from extra sodium/carbs and food weight.

    Don't have a "care free" weekend, but enjoy it. Want a calorie dense, delicious dinner? Go light on breakfast or skip it. Be active. Don't snack. Moderate alcohol and don't drink cocktails (choose wine, whiskey without a mixer, etc).

    You'll be fine.
  • JulieAnnJacobs
    JulieAnnJacobs Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you!!!
  • MossiO
    MossiO Posts: 164 Member
    You're going to Key West! Eat lots of fish! Go to Blue Heaven and El Siboney. And you know what, enjoy yourself. Do maintenance.

    (Used to live there. Sigh...)
  • 150poundsofme
    150poundsofme Posts: 523 Member
    Enjoy Key West!
    MossiO, we will be going from West Palm down to Key West, stopping at different islands, staying overnight, along the way and making our way to Key West. Any other tips about the area? Thanks!
  • JulieAnnJacobs
    JulieAnnJacobs Posts: 8 Member
    We are having a blast!!! Duval street is so much fun. Going to catch the sunset at Mallory Square tomorrow night. Had great meals at Seven Fish, fabulous dessert at "better than sex" and awesome music at Green Parrot bar. (My kids are at my parents).
    Trying to eat healthy....but...well....yeah......no...
    Walked a few miles though!
  • MossiO
    MossiO Posts: 164 Member
    150poundsofme wrote: »
    Any other tips about the area? Thanks!

    I used to live on Big Pine Key, about 30 miles up-island from Key West. The Blue Hole for wildlife. No Name Pub for island ambiance. Snorkel Looe Key.

    Key West best bar is Green Parrot Bar, which Julie apparently found!
  • karahm78
    karahm78 Posts: 505 Member
    I spent too much time at the Green Parrot and almost missed my cruise ship! Had a grand time, what I remember of it!

    Have fun, enjoy, make decent choices.... then resolve to get back on track when you get home.

Categories